Hammer5573 Posted October 1, 2020 Report Share Posted October 1, 2020 I recently purchased a Woodcraft cabinet scraper thinking that the ergonomics (I'm an Ergonomist by profession) make more sense than using a card scraper. The problem is that when I'm trying to use it I'm often gouging the wood surface. I assume that it's either because I'm using it improperly or I don't have it adjusted properly. Can anyone give me some advise...? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barron Posted October 1, 2020 Report Share Posted October 1, 2020 I have the one from Lee Valley, but I think they work the same. Set the tool onto a flat surface with the blade loosely held in the tool. The blade should be just touching the surface. Tighten down the two screws that hold the blade. Try it in some scrap. It probably won’t cut. Now start to tighten the screw in front, testing it frequently until it cuts the way you want it to. This assumes the blade is prepared correctly. There are YouTube videos that will show you how to sharpen. How much of a burr you set can also affect the cut. Good luck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gee-dub Posted October 2, 2020 Report Share Posted October 2, 2020 Sharpen the blade, of course. I set mine as Barron does. Set it on the bench with the blade and the sole resting on the surface. Tighten the blade and use the bowing adjustment to get my cut. Is that making sense? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tpt life Posted October 2, 2020 Report Share Posted October 2, 2020 Can you refine what you mean by “gouging?” Are you getting track marks? Too heavy a cut? Tear out? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hammer5573 Posted October 2, 2020 Author Report Share Posted October 2, 2020 8 hours ago, Tpt life said: Can you refine what you mean by “gouging?” Are you getting track marks? Too heavy a cut? Tear out? i guess they could better be described as deep track marks up to .25" wide...? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tpt life Posted October 2, 2020 Report Share Posted October 2, 2020 2 hours ago, Hammer5573 said: i guess they could better be described as deep track marks up to .25" wide...? So, are the corners of the iron digging, or is that in the middle somewhere? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom King Posted October 2, 2020 Report Share Posted October 2, 2020 Picture? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wtnhighlander Posted October 3, 2020 Report Share Posted October 3, 2020 Sounds like corner tracks, or an inconsistent burr. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hammer5573 Posted October 4, 2020 Author Report Share Posted October 4, 2020 On 10/2/2020 at 6:27 PM, Tpt life said: So, are the corners of the iron digging, or is that in the middle somewhere? Looks like to corners are digging. I can't take a picture because I discarded it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gee-dub Posted October 4, 2020 Report Share Posted October 4, 2020 Looking at the Woodriver #80 clone I see that it does have the adjustment screw that puts a bow in the blade. If the sole is flat and you set the scraper on a flat surface, back the adjustment screw off so that it is not in play, and install the blade so that it touches that same surface. Now your blade and sole are in line and the scraper should not cut when moved across the material. Tighten the adjustment screw and the center of the iron should begin to cut. The outer edges should not touch. If the sole or iron are irregular you will have to compensate (or return the tool for a flat one). Install the blade as described above but, manually back it off the surface that the sole is resting on by a few thou. A strip of tape that only contacts the iron can be stuck to the surface to do this if that helps. Make sure the tape only raises the blade and that the sole is not resting on it. Let's see how that goes and we will go from there. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tpt life Posted October 4, 2020 Report Share Posted October 4, 2020 I never thought about a sole issue. Might not hurt to lap the sole. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hammer5573 Posted October 4, 2020 Author Report Share Posted October 4, 2020 Sounds like great advice! I'll let you know how it goes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hammer5573 Posted October 4, 2020 Author Report Share Posted October 4, 2020 I followed your instructions gee-dub and that seems to have corrected the problem. Thanks for the advice..! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gee-dub Posted October 5, 2020 Report Share Posted October 5, 2020 Great. So many people have helped me out on here it is good to give back. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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